'We won't go': CJP's Dipke says protests to continue till all demands met
Following the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, activist Abhijeet Dipke has vowed to continue protests at Jantar Mantar. The protesters are demanding financial compensation for families affected by examination paper leaks and accountability for police actions.
Why it matters
The resignation and ongoing protests highlight significant public unrest regarding educational integrity and government accountability in India.
NEW DELHI: Minutes after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday said that the protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until its other two demands are met.Addressing the crowd at Jantar Mantar, Dipke said Pradhan's resignation proved that people who refuse to be afraid can win. He added that he would not leave until the government provided compensation of Rs 1 crore to the families of the children who died by suicide after the paper leak, and took action against the police for their alleged brutality against protesters on July 20."There's no need to be afraid. This is democracy. He has resigned, but we have two more demands. We won't go like this," Dipke said."Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned. But the families of the children who committed suicide should receive compensation of one crore rupees. They should get it.
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